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Original Okinawa Karate
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lansing, Michigan
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule ihadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 517-482-3217
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
From the reviews
This is what I envisioned true karate would be. I am immensely honored to have Iha Sensei as my teacher, as well as his senior students helping me in my journey. Everyone in the dojo is very friendly and they make you feel like you're at home, but when under instruction, it's strictly business, which I love.
Sensei Iha is one of the most experienced Karate practitioners in the world and he oversees every class! Everyone there is very nice and embodies the spirit of friendship sensei Iha encourages. This is traditional katate for both children and adults (seperate classes.
Your first Karate class at Original Okinawa Karate
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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